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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
THE WORLD OF SPORTS.

Prof. Haley announces, so it is said, that he is not at all satisfied with the result of the mill at Montville the other night. He says he got out of sick bed to box in an advertised exhibition match of eight rounds and did not know until he reached the ring that it was to be fight to the finish. He professes his willingness to fight Nelson to finish with bare knuckles at any time within months time from the signing of the agreement in which to train.
 The Meridens are rapidly gravitating to- ward the foot of the Connecticut polo league. Yet no club opened the season more promisingly or successfully Herald.
 Doe of Meridens has apologized to Ref fierce Perkins for his abusive language after the last Hartford-Meride game, and the matter will be dropped.
 Murphy, defeated Leary in last nights game of the Hartford pool tournament. The deciding games in the tournament will be played Thursday night between Murphy and Sanderson.
 The New Haven polo team shut the Meridens out to last night.
 The candidates for the Yale College base ball team are in practice at New Haven. The freshman class is full of good
 
 Dalzell, who halls from Pitsburg, is a wonderful pitcher, and he will undoubted- ly succeed Stagg when the latter leaves college. Dalzel is now under Stagg's tutelage. He is a swifter pitcher than Stagg. but has not as yet acquired much control over the curves. Stagg has in- vented two or three new drop curves which are the most effective he has ever pitched
 President Soden, of the Boston club says: ''The only way to regulate the salaries in the league is to have the hiring of players done by a iisinterested committee of three or more who understand base ball but have no ax to grind"
 Had it not been for an injury to Kirk, half-back in the seventh goal the game at the rink last night between Bridgeport and Waterbury would have been among the best of the season. Each team had won three goals when the accident occurred Bridgeport played the rest of the game with four men and Waterbury had picnic, winning 13 to 3.
 John Meister has got himself involved in a constroversy with Manager Burnham, of the Worcester Club. Burnham wired Meister for his terms and Meister answered that he would play in Worcester for so much month. Burnham immediately &C., cepted his terms and wired him to that effect. and sent him on a contract in which the date of service was indicated from April 15 to October 18th. Meister returned an answer that he would not sign the con- tract unless his salary began April l, in stead of the 15. Burnham has refused to do this and there the matter hangs fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Dec 19-FLOUR-Closed quiet and unchanged; winter wheat extra S3 l0G5.20; Min nesota do., S3 10@5.aO city mill extra, S450I 4.75. Ohio extra, S3.l0A5.a0. Southern four closed quiet; common to choice extra, S3 30G5. 10.
 WHEAT-Optons were only fairly active, while prices were irregular, closing LsGI4c. lower Spot lots closed weak and 150I3ic. lower. Spot sales of No. 2 red state at 903sc.; ungraded red. SSG9Oc.; No. red winteE t9OIsc.; No. red winter Dec, Ss5s6eSJ1sc.; do, Jan., s9l4c bid; do., Feb, yOtlc. bid.
 CORN-Options were dull and weak, closing 1s@5sc. lower. Spot lots closed dull and Isc. lower. Spot sales of No. mixed at CaIsc.; un. graded, do., 59la @t0c.; No. mixed, Jan. 61lsc. bid do, Feb, 6Is4c.; do., May, sold at 63ssc.
 OATS-Options were dull and heavy closing 1s114c lower. Spot lots closed AQ3sc higher for graded white while mixed was unchanged Spot sales of No. white state at 39Ac.; No. ] mixed, Jan, 31i4l3Sc.; do, Feb.. SSssc.
 LARD-Closed quiet and barely steady; cash, SS. ls5s; Jan. Ss.1o Feb, SS.sa
 BUTTER-Moderately active and firm; state 11do aSc.: western, 15G33c
 CHEESE-Steady; state factory, 10j4G1 lszc. western, l1iSU1lAc.
 EGGS-Stealy and fairly active; state 2a6 Pie.; western, 2392ic.
 SUGAR-Raw, quiet and steady; fair refining, 5Isc. Refined moderately active: cut loaf and crushed, 734c.; cubes, 55sc; powdered. 7J4G7Jzc. A standard, 6ssG669c.; coffee off A, 6Isc.; white extra c, b34G55Sc.: extra c. 5l5G5ssc.; o, 6An t3sc; yellow, 45s05c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20


 for the purpose of communication, and the first meager account of the result reached London by way of Vernon, all of the report CTS making break for Paris as soon as the fight was over in order to avail themselves of the telegraphic facilities.
 The fight opened under bright sunshine Smith won the choice of corners and stood with his back to the sun. Before the men began sparring Smith offered to bet Kilrain 9400 to e200 that he would beat him. Smiths costume was white knee brooches and green socks, and Kirain's, black tights and brown socks.
 Kilrain, though comparing unfavorably with Smith in point of muscular develop ment, had the advantage of height and length of reach. Both men responded quickly to the call of time. The fighting was of fierce character throughout. Sev- eral claims of foul were claimed, but none was allowed.
 Before the fight began the betting was ;hree to one on Smith, but all gambling on the result stopped, when the fight narrowed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
STATE.

Edward T. Lee, formerly of Guilford, has resigned a $1 ,000 clerkship in the adjutant generals department at Washing ton.
 Mrs Warren O. Nettleton of New Haven the lady who was recently arrested by Constable Michael R. Enscoe and who was the cause of the trouble between the latter gentleman and City Attorney Dailey, was taken to the insane asylum at Middletown on Saturday. Her husband says that her present condition is due to the worry and exeitement to which she was submitted when under arrest, but neither he nor Dr Gilbert. her attending physician, think that Mrs Nettleton's present condition will be more than temporary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
The Danger of Monopoly.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 2O.-The following peti- tion is being circulated and signed by the Corn aud Flour Exchange: "To the United States congress: We, the undersigned citi- zens and residents of Baltimore city, respect fully call your attention to the dangers which threaten our country and her institutions through the consolidation of the various systems of telegraphy. We ask that the Fiftieth congress take steps to establish a system of telegraphy to be owned and con- trolle by the government of tho United States; the same to be operated in connection with the postoffice department"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
A Benent to Carney.

BOSTON, Dec. 2O.-Four thousand people were present at the complimentary benefit rendered Jem Carney at Music hall last night, and hundreds of others were unable to gain admission. Billy Mahoney was mas ter of ceremonies. Sparring bouts took place between La Blanche and Kerrigan, Gunther, of Montreal, and Carroll, McDon- aid and Godfrey, and many others. The closing bout was between Carney and Mike Daly, of Bangor, and some clever sparring was had, Daly doing some better work than Carney. Carney was introduced as the lightweight champion of the world, amid misses md cheers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT,
An Engineer Instantly Killed and Many
 Others Injured.

tuners lnJufeO.
 DULUTH, Minn., Dec. 20-The St. Paul limited, due here at 7:2O p. m. yesterday, went through misplaced switch at Picker ing Cut, two miles south of Mahtowah, Minn., and the engine, baggage car and one passenger coach went over a thirty foot en- bankment William Thomas, the oldest en- gineer on the road, was killed outright; Mike Lynch, fireman, was seriously injured, and was taken to St. Paul. A special from Duluth took physicians to the wreck and brought back the passengers The most se- riously injured are: R. A. Gray, Duluth, internal injuries; G. M Kerr, Titusville, Pa., head cut; - Goetchies, Titusville, Pa., contusions on side, leg and chest; A. G. Cattell, Jr., New York, grain broker, nose broken and bruises; Gus L. Umburg, Du- luth, side and leg bruised; Paymaster Cole man, of the St. Paul and Duluth, head bruised: J. w. Bye, bruised on head and breast. Most of the passengers were in the second car, which did not leave the taack.
 Engineer Thomas leaves wife in St. Paul. He had property worth $1O0,0OO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
THE WILD WEST
'osse Attacked and Almost

A Sherihs Posse Attacked and Almost
 Murdered.
 ADA, MINN., DEC. 20.-Sheriff Benton of Fargo, Oak with three deputy sheriffs, went into the country yesterday to arrest Andrew Hohnodell for forgery. They were set upon by Hohnodell and his fath- CT, mother, sister and four brothers, armed with axes, spades, pitchforks, clubs and knives, and were beaten and cut horribly and left for dead. Their assailants fled to the woods. The injured men were found and cared for by the neighbors. It is thought that all will recover
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Five Men Killed.

HILTON, Ga., Dec. 20.-At p. m. yester- day boiler at S. M Winchester's saw mill exploded while all hands were around the furnace doors warming themselves Five men were instantly killed, and a boy was seriously injured. The killed are: Ellison Hembre, James Walker, William Tenna- man, Ed Hogan and A. Hawkins, the last two colored. Their bodies were frightfully mutilated, two being cut entirely in twain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Eira in Philadelphia.

PH1LADELPA1A, Dec. 20.-Last night at 10 o'clock. fire broke out in the third story of Allen Bros bric-a-brac and furniture store, adjoining the Chestnut street theatre. When the fire was discovered the leader of the orchestra quietly announced the fact, ad- ding that the fire was under control. This prevented panic, and the audience quietly left the theatre. The damage to Allen Bros. was estimated at about S40,00O on building and stock, which is we'll insured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Prohibitionists Meet.

NEW YORK, Dec 20-Middle States Con- ference of Prohibitionists was held here to-day with small attendance, mostly wo- men. Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York were represented. H. Clay Bascom presided and delivered the address of welcome, giving assurance that encour- aging reports were coming in from all points of the country. Horace Waters, in a speech said C. B. Fiske would get 100, ,000 colored votes in the South.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Death of a Canadian PreIate.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2o-A cable dispatch from London announces the death of the Right Rev. James Joseph Csrbery, Catholic bishop of the diocese of Hamilton, Ont
 Bishop Carbery was consecrated bishop oi Hamilton three years ago He went to Rome last September to attend the pope's jubilee. He was suddenly taken ill at Cork and died
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
A Baltimore and Ohio Mortgage.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 20.-A mortgage from the Baltimore and OhioIrailroad company to the Mercantile Trust and Deposit company of Baltimore. was recorded in the supreme court yesterday. This is the consolidated mortgage of $29, ,0O0, 900, with which the pub lie is already familiar through the United
 Press. A similar mortgage will be recorded in every county through which the road
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
THE BULLETIN OF COMMERCE.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

NEW YoRE. Dec. l9-Money closed at per cent the lowest rate for the day. The highest rate was 5 Exchange closed firm at SL s2lS1 4s6;'actual rates S4 Sa14 s2I4 for sixty days and S4s5l5@4.S534 for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s, ll9 bid; fs, coup, l263 bid; 41ss, do., I075S bid.
 There was comparatively nothing done in the stock market this morning. the total sales in three hours to o'clock aeing less than are fre- quently made in a half hour in times of ordinary activity. Dealings for the most part were of the scalping order, and had no significance as regards the real temper of the market. The only dealings of moment were in Northern Pacific and Oregon TranscontinentaL These two stocks were the only ones that showed any firmness, each of them recording an advance of Ia per cent by midday. There was a little more trading after l o'clock, but the tone of speculation was weaker. The sellers were more numerous than the buyers, and although the offerings were in small lots prices went steadily down, closing with the bot tom figures of the day, current in most instances The weakest stocks were Manhattan Elevated, Richmond and Terminal, Reading, New York and New England. The decline ranged from A to per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Late Telegraph.
Special to the EVENING DEMOCRAT.
 SYSTEMATICALLY ROBBED.
Counterfeit Tickets Supposed to Have
 

Counterfeit Tickets Supposed to Have
 Been Used.
 PTTsBURG, Dec 20.-There is trouble in store for the employees of the Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad. Anonymous letters sent to Superintendent Newhau directed attention to the management of the pas senSer department of the road, and every employe, with one exception, has been sus- pended pending an investigation. Within a few weeks the railroad authorities have obtained proof that they were being sys- tematically robbed. It is thought that counterfeit tickets have been used and the general investigation is to be extremely strict. Sensational disclosures are ex- pected
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20

Souverain Island, ne ar V ern O n, , where the fight oc- cured, is beyond the reach of the Ere n c h z Il d ' armes, and com pl e t el y isolated ven from tele- g "a ph s t ations.
 Some of the press r epre S @ n tatives
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20

CHICAGO. Dec. 2O.-Judge McAlister yes- terday decided that the city ordinance pro- hibiting the sale of liquor to minors is void.
 He held that the portion of the ordinance which revoked saloonkeeper's license on a second offense is unconstitutional Among the grounds for this opinion are that the general incorporation act does not give the city council power to pass such an ordinance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Fears for a Timber Raft.

HALIFAX, Dec. 20.-The great timber raft in tow from Joggins for New York has not been heard from since passing Briar Island Dec. 10. It is feared that it has been wrecked. Possibly the steamer towing it may have gone further out to sea than usual in order to be able to cut tho raft adrift in storms and pick it up again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
'rhe Fisheries Commission.

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. 2O.-Minister of Just ice Thompson said yesterday that he agreed with Sir Charles Tupper's statement that there is good reason to hope for an arrange ment on the fisheries question being arrived at which will be satisfactory to both couu- tries. There is no object, he said, in having an arr angement which will be unsatisfactory to either country, even if it could be brought about, because it would be only temporary affair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Governor Bodwell's Funeral.

AUGUSTA, Me., Dec. 20-Crowds of people from all parts of the state viewed the re- mains Of the late Governor Bodwell at the state house yesterday. The floral decorations of the rotunda were beautiful and elaborate, The funeral to-day was an imposing cere- mony All the Federal, state and city off, cials took part, as we'll as officials from other cities in the state and elsewhere in New England.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Strikers Apparently the Stronger.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-The New York Cab company has notified its striking drivers and stablemen that it will accept their terms of S14 and SIP per week respectively. The men say they will not go to work without written agreement for a year. The company refuses to sign, claiming that under the agreement they could not discharge man even for the gravest fault. EE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
FOnnd Gni1tv Of Mnrdor

HARTFORD, Dec. 20.-John H. Swift was last night found guilty of murdering his wife by shooting her last July. When the verdict was announced Swift's mother sprang up and, pointing to the state's alto rney, shrieked: ''You are a murderer" Swift lighted cigarette and said: ''That's better than imprisonment for life. It's over in a minute" Sentence was deferred
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
MT. Thurman Will Assist.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 20.-Ex-Senator Allen G. Thurman. after fully considering the matter, has finally consented to assist the prosecution of the celebrated tally sheet forgeries committed in this city in 1885, Seven persons have been indicted for alleged complicity in the work. Allen O. Myers, one of the indicted persons, arrived here last night, and is in consultation with his attorneys. c. T. Blackburn has not yet been apprehended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Lost Many Years of Savings.

CHICAGO Dec. 2o.-Ole Oieson, a Scandi- navian, 55 years old, employed as street railway trackman, lost the savings of a life time yesterday. While out with his wife looking at home which he intended to buy, the old mans tenement was entered by burglars and g., ,539 were taken. He had laid aside the money weekly, few dollars at time, and being afraid of the banks had hid his money in a trunk under the bed. There is no clew to the thieves. Oleson and his wife are nearly distracted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Annual Railroad Report.

ALBANY, Dec. 20-The annual reports of the three railroads in this state operated by the Delaware and Hudson Canal company show a deficiency from operations in tho Rensselaer, and Saratoga, increased surplus in the New York and Canada, and decreased deficiency in the Albany and Susquehanna as compared with last year's report.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
MT. Manning No Worse.

ALBANY, Dec. 20-Ex-Secretary Man. ning's condition is reported unchanged. His son, James H. Manning, at whose house he is staying, says the ex-secretary is no worse than when he left New York, that he ate a hearty breakfast yesterday. and is simply taking much needed rest. Dr. Henry Hun, Mr. Manning's physician, is reticent about bic y,atiapt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Murder and Robbery,

NoRwALK, Conn.,, Dec. 20.-An unknown man was found dead yesterday with a bullet in his bI east and his pockets cut out ill front of Matt Lambert's saloon at Darien.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Close of Navigation on the Hudson.

!, CIOse or NaV1gaGIon on CHe HuusOn'
 ALBANY, Dec. 20.-The Dean Richmond. of the Peoples line, made her last trip tc New York last night, and no boat will come up to- day. The Troy boats will continue running until stopped by ice The Schuyler line has sent its last tow down, and no more are to come up. The Albany and Newburg boats will continue running until stopped by ice The season has been an unusually good one for all boating.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Encountered a Storm

NEW YORK, Dec 20.-The steamer Mi rande arrived at Whitestone, l.. l., to-day badly damaged. She left Two Rivers, Nova Scotia, with big lumber raft in tow. The raft was lost on Nantasket shoals during terrible storm Sunday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20

itself down to a question of endur- ance. There was so little of the fight suggesting unfair ness, that the duties of the umpires were rendered al- most unnecessary.
 The pluck display ed by Kilrain was greatly praised and even the Smith party admits that
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Father RforClan's Successor,

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Father Hugh J. Kelly, formerly of St. Theresa's church.
 who has been appointed by Archbishop Cor. rigan to succeed Father Riordan as Castle Garden missionary, assumed his new charge yesterday. He said that he would follow as closely as possible the policy of his prede.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
No Sympathy for Such a Man.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Dec. 20.-The mother of S. 5. Crandell, the Troy lawyer who committed murder ard suicide at Ball. Bton Spa, yesterday, is an inmate of the aims house in this city. Crandall refused to do anything for her relief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Where the spider Will Rest.

ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec 20.-The "Spider," Ike Weir, has left for Boston for the purpose of escorting his wife to Minneapolis, where he will make his headquarters for the next few months. He intends to meet Tommy Miller in ten round contest, and to chal- lenge the winner of the O'Leary Warren fight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Financially Embarrassed,

PROVIDENCE, Dec 20.-The Richmond Company, operating Love Print Works, permanently closed to-day. The employees were given one weeks wages for faithful service. Failure to realize profit com pelled the company to close.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
kILRAIN AND SMITH FIGHT
THE REFEREE DECLARES THE CON- ..r TEST A DRAW. ...

The American Pugilist Proves Himself by Far the Better Man-Smith Adopts
 Tug Wilson's Tactics to Avoid Punish.
 ment-Fun Details of the Mill.
 LONDON, Dec. 2O.-The great interna- tional battle between Smith and Kilrain was perhaps the gamest on record, and the conduct of the spectators and all interested parties was most exemplary throughout.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Killed nn fI,o Trnnlr

LIvoNIA, N. Y, Dec. 20-Edward Car roll, young man, was struck by train No F and killed at 4:30 o'clock yesterday after noon, while lying on the track, two miles from this place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Weather Indications.

For Tuesday, in New Jersey, eastern New York. eastern Pennsylvania and in New England, generally colder and partly cloudy, preceded by rain or snow, and followed by a cold wave
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
nnyla Gar,fanrad-

HARTFORD, Dec. 20'-Thomas J. Doyle was sentenced to five years in the State Prison this morning, for wife murder. The crime was committed last June
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Dr. AIackenzie's Opinion.

MARsElLLEs, Dec. 20.-Dr. Mackenzie, in an interview with a reporter last evening, said he did not regard the complete recovery of the crown prince as impossible
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Sentenced fpr Life.

LONDON, Dec 20.-Daniel Doherty, for shooting Graham, was to-day convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to penal ser vitude for life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-20
Raritan Canal Closed.

BoRDESTowN, N. J., Dec 2o.-The Dela- ware and Raritan canal was closed at this point last night to navigation.